The rumors are flying that Michelle Obama will grace the cover of the March 2009 issue of Vogue. What sort of ensemble will editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (and, presumably, Barack Obama supporter and editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley) choose for the First Lady? Good question. They'll certainly have to choose an American designer. It probably won't be Narciso Rodriguez; even though she wore a dress by Rodriguez on election night, people didn't love it, and the other items from his collection don't seem First Lady- or cover-worthy. Still, there are other American designers whose Spring 2009 collections could work. Some suggestions, after the jump.

First: There's nothing here by popular American designer Marc Jacobs, because his Spring 2009 collection was just too weird for Ms. Obama.
But what about the always classy Oscar De La Renta?

This pale, lean column would be a breath of fresh air!

What about a bouquet of flowers? Optimistic and gorgeous, especially for March. There's another floral dress de la Renta designed for Spring that could work, as well.

Perhaps some understated glamour? Ms. Obama has fantastic shoulders, and would look regal in this.

Maybe Carolina Herrera would be a better choice:

A beautiful, ruffled gown in Democratic blue! (It also comes in red, which Ms. Obama looks great in.)

But, in this writer's opinion, the editors of Vogue should put Michelle Obama in a dress designed by Tracy Reese. As the only black woman to show in the Bryant Park Tent during Fashion Week in New York, Reese is an inspiration, just like Ms. Obama. And Tracy Reese makes exquisite garments:

A dreamy, shoulder-baring dress could be a soft, pretty cover choice.

Something truly unique, like this painted frock, would be interesting.

What about a whisper-soft, romantic gown that would make Michelle look like the Goddess of Spring?

When blue and red states come together, you get a strong, fierce purple. Michelle Obama could make a statement without saying a word!